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Politics / Re: Tinubu Not Well Prepared For Challenges Confronting Nigeria, Says Osuntokun by savcy(m): 6:04pm On Mar 02 |
Nigerians will come to understand that a great politician certainly has no correlation with a great economist/leader. 9 Likes |
Politics / Re: No Result So Far To Show Tinubu Came Prepared — Prof Wariboko by savcy(m): 5:52pm On Mar 02 |
The subsidy removal plan was inevitable, but the manner with which the President carried it out was naive at best. He hadn't studied the scheme to know how best to approach a removal, had absolutely no plan in place to mitigate the blowback effects on the Nigerian populace. He just arrogantly announced a removal right on his inauguration podium. We've been nearly 8 months in and subsidy has returned through the backdoor and forex crisis is nowhere near solved. Not even Buhari had it in him to float the naira, but rather adopted a phased devaluation plan that didn't throw everything off the cliff as we have it now. The country's economy has completely collapsed. Previously middle class families have been thrown into poverty, and somehow some people still think things are going to be any different soon. Wasn't that how we all were optimistic about Buhari's policies that led nowhere? 21 Likes 2 Shares |
Politics / Re: You Are Not The Only Voice Of Nigerians, Wait Till 2027 - Tinubu To NLC by savcy(m): 4:27pm On Feb 29 |
Nigerian Presidents are the luckiest in the world. 300% hike in the price of staple food commodities in less than one year and this man has the guts to throw 'jabs'. I don't blame him one bit. 26 Likes |
Politics / Re: FG, Resist IMF’s Deadly Pills! - Daily Trust Editorial by savcy(m): 11:32am On Feb 20 |
Jaycee07: @bolded. I see no reason why an agricultural masterplan to make the ENTIRE NATION less dependent on Northern produce cannot be made now. We keep referencing the Northern agricultural value chain like it's something that cannot be replicated anywhere else. These are mere excuses we give to evade the responsibility to act, typical of unserious countries. We can start cultivating large swaths of arable lands in the West, East and South South this month with the right political will. And by this time next year, we'd be better off. It's both a short and longterm plan. Then the North can annihilate themselves to the last man, and we over here won't even care. These are ideas and programs you'd expect government to come up with and use those countless loans to finance. But, no. Let's seal up warehouses and arrest Bureau de Change operators. Papering deep foundational cracks with shallow and weak policies, rather than folding the sleeves and putting hands in the soil to work. 2 Likes |
Politics / Re: Elder Statesman, Aminu Dantata Backs Transition To Parliamentary System by savcy(m): 1:47pm On Feb 15 |
If it happens I'm certain it would be 200% better than the Presidential system. It won't solve all our problems, but it would permanently set us on a path to real progress. After that, maybe we discuss regional government. We need to understand at this point that, we either 'die' by maintaining this socialist styled fiscal arrangement where everyone goes to Abuja to collect FAAC allocation at the end of the month, or, we breakaway from each other and allow everyone progress locally with the FG standing by to aid. We are at the very cusp of something perpetually great or damning. From this point, this country either dies or it starts on a path that brings true prosperity forever. Everything that can make this country work should be in the conversation moving forward. Enough of this militaristic protectionism of government. We need to move forward. Nigeria is crying to move forward, because it has all it needs. 7 Likes |
Politics / Re: FG Can’t Continue To Subsidise Electricity — Power Minister, Adebayo Adelabu by savcy(m): 8:25pm On Feb 14 |
Remove all subsidies and you guys would still be extremely clueless. You've not been able to utilize the resources currently at your disposal, and you think the solution is more. Funny. 3 Likes |
Politics / Re: Government To Release Food Items From Reserves To Crash Prices by savcy(m): 9:49am On Feb 07 |
Commendable. But this is a short term plan. What exactly is the actual plan for the future? Since the President declared a state of emergency, it is yet to bee seen the investments made in the sector to improve it. We are tired of these psuedo-solutions. We need something enduring and lasting ooo! 3 Likes |
Politics / Re: Inflation To Fall In 2024 — CBN Governor, Cardoso by savcy(m): 3:30pm On Jan 24 |
If the economy responds to your wishes it will. |
Education / Re: See This Examination Questions In Indian University by savcy(m): 10:56am On Jan 18 |
I'm impressed. Lecturers should give such options in exams to truly test students understanding of the course. 17 Likes |
Politics / Re: Shell To Sell Nigeria Onshore Oil Business For $1.3 Billion by savcy(m): 11:54am On Jan 16 |
ecolime: They probably won't. I have authoritative information that Aradel will commence payment of staff in USD starting this month or next. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Politics / Re: Rivers Crisis: Winners & Losers In Fubara-Wike Peace Deal by savcy(m): 10:21pm On Dec 21, 2023 |
I live and work in Rivers state, and I'm also an indigene. I'm from the Ogoni ethnic extraction. To all my compatriots drumming support for this illegal, thoughtless and potentially subjugating peace deal, I hope you all stay alive and well to see the outcome. How dare you call allowing a brute and m0nster have his way, one that has nothing to do with the interest of the people and rule of law, peace? Because of N10million? Or it is the civil service job you got that has blinded your eyes to the reality of this utter nonsense put forward by the President? No! If that's what you call peace, gladly a whole bunch of us do not agree. That piece of paper won't fly with us, and would be tossed in the trash where it belongs. Let the President or Wike do their worst. We're waiting. It took three Presidents and whole lot of blood to quell the Rivers crisis that started in 2007. Let Tinubu and Wike push their luck against the same people who were at the frontlines of that conflict. SIM won't honor one thing in that document and nothing would happen. Has he withdrawn the cases in court? No. Has he publicly received the defected the lawmakers? No. Has he publicly declared that he would retrieve the budget already signed into law? No. Has he reappointed the ludicrous set of commissioners? No. He won't do any. You people will eat your peace. Just wait until Supreme Court judgement, and June. You guys had better removed him through the courts. Otherwise, tis going to be very long 3 years and 5months for you guys. Peace ko, peace ni. |
Romance / Re: How Did You Meet Your Foreign Partner by savcy(m): 11:35am On Dec 15, 2023 |
ednut1: It's unbelievable. 5 Likes |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Have You Encountered Similar Situations? Please Share Your Thoughts. by savcy(m): 6:06pm On Dec 08, 2023 |
Never in your life agree to do anything without the appropriate personnel appending their signature where they should. A field supervisor in a company here in PH needed to move certain equipment and personnel to the field. This is usually done after the manager must have signed. He called the manager, and he rebuffed him, demanding he moved to site immediately. The guy hesitated a bit, and after a while had to budge out of respect for the older superior. When the inspection team arrived the site they demanded for clearance papers from the field supervisor only to find it unsigned. His manager denied him outright. That's how that guy was undeservedly fired from an 800k/m job. Never ever skip organizational procedure no matter who asks you. Even in government. Because on the day of reckoning, you would be denied. Politician go look you ask you how you manage see N11m, money wey na him keep for your account o. 8 Likes 1 Share |
Politics / Re: National Assembly: “Citizens’ Townhall On Electoral Reforms” Currently Ongoing by savcy(m): 12:03pm On Nov 28, 2023 |
Any amendment that doesn't change the provisions of the 1999 constitution (as amended) is a ruse. That's where the law courts always resort to. That's where the changes has to start. Any attempt at cosmetic change should be shunned, because it's not legally binding. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Politics / Re: INEC Investigates Pre-filled Result Sheets In Kogi by savcy(m): 11:28am On Nov 11, 2023 |
Nigeria is a sad archetype of what a country should never be. How can a country whose electoral laws was amended only just a few months ago still grapple with this level of electoral rot and malfeasance? How come these issues were not anticipated and provided for in the amendment? How many amendments to the Electoral Act do we need to have an election process that doesn't plaster shame on the face of every Nigerian during elections? This is extremely foolish and incredulous. 15 Likes |
Romance / Re: The leopard change its spots? What Bad Habit Did Your Partner Later Stop? by savcy(m): 7:35pm On Oct 30, 2023 |
DARLINGTON869: Even if that was the case, how long does it typically take to wash a bathroom🚽? 2 Likes |
Romance / Re: My Fiancee Said We Must Have A House Before Getting Married by savcy(m): 12:16am On Sep 13, 2023 |
My brother, please listen. In the multitude of counsel it's hard to miss one's way. I suggest you read everything here with an open heart, and let God speak to your heart. "My girl is not like that", isn't a sound factual statement. What your lady is asking of you is probably one of the most reasonable things a lady can ask pre-marriage. Owning a house is a great achievement, to be honest. However, here are some concerns I have: 1) As narrated by you, she's vehemently insisting on building a house as a precondition for marrying you, even to the point where you require means to convince her otherwise. THIS IS EXTREMELY VERY BAD. Why? Owning a house is only one decision out of a gazillion both of you will make in a potential marriage. What else would her demand be? And if you think this is trouble enough, just wait till you tie the knot. There's a great risk attached to someone you would need great means to convince on key matters. Have you seen men controlled by their wives and vice-versa? This is exactly how it starts out. Like a joke. You need a partner in marriage, one who can be reasoned with, not a wall that's unyielding regardless of sound counter-opinion. She must see your point of view in every matter, even in this one. 2) Her proposal to contribute to the building project indicates a bit of financial constraint on your part. Are you sure you can afford a building project now? If no, consult with other people to change her mind, because her motivation may be fear from past experiences. Too many variables in this to ignore. If you are certain momentum can be sustained from start to finish within the shortest possible time, then go right ahead. Preferably with your money. Accept hers only after a real commitment has been made in a marriage setup. Do not go into that project with a dime of her money pre-marriage no matter how much she insists. If she acts funny along the way regarding this, then you know you're in trouble. Stop and re-evaluate that relationship. Let that be your own pre-condition. 3) If you can afford it, before embarking on the project, let her understand for a fact that you're doing it for the soundness of reason. Let her not nurse the idea that this is how things are going to be in the marriage - her always having her way. Sit her down and tell her to her face. 4) If you certainly cannot afford it at the moment, seek to know why she's insisting. Get to the bottom of the matter. 5) My brother, investment in assets beats liabilities. A house is an asset or liability depending on several factors. If your financial source gets affected today you'd be a hungry man in a house. Your house cannot put clothes on your back or food on our table unless you sell it off. The only difference between you and the guy sleeping in the streets would be the roof over your head. You'd still be hungry and desperate regardless. I have seen this with my own eyes. If your finances are intact you could invest and draw up a plan to build at a pace that doesn't put any pressure on you. I AM NOT PARTICULARLY HAPPY THAT SHE HAS A CONDITION IN PLACE TO MARRY YOU. TO DRAW AN ULTIMATUM ON SOMETHING AS THIS LEAVES A BAD TATSE IN THE MOUTH, NO MATTER HOW NOBLE THEY SEEM. |
Travel / Re: First Time On A Plane Where Did You Travel To? by savcy(m): 8:43pm On Sep 06, 2023 |
I have never boarded a plane before. It's a dream I wish to see come true. I hope I do so soon. |
Foreign Affairs / Re: What Are The Direct Implications Of Coup In Africa To The Rest Of Africa? by savcy(m): 10:34am On Aug 30, 2023 |
On the part of the general population, given Africa's leadership style you can expect more and more coups to happen soon. On the part of Africa political leadership, you'd be overestimating them if you think they're learning anything from the successive coups thus far. You have to understand that, to the African leader, he/she either holds on to power or the house burns right down. They never think about the alternative of good leadership. See how the AU and ECOWAS have carried themselves about the coup in Niger. They're tactfully evading the subject of good leadership and just beating the drums of war. Africa is in trouble. 20 Likes |
Car Talk / Re: Pictures Of Innoson Manufacturing Plant In Nnewi, Anambra by savcy(m): 9:15am On Jul 13, 2023 |
FreedomArmy: If he's currently running an efficient research department. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Germany And Nigeria Population In 1980 Compared To Now by savcy(m): 4:05pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
Anyone stating our current population is a problem is either pro-Tinubu, being economical with the truth or flat out ignorant of the subject. Our population as it currently stands vis-a-vis our resources and level of productivity is very Ok. One major problem that compels us into thinking we're a poor nation: resource distribution. Let's use the NDDC as a case study. Since its inception the agency has received nearly 21trillion in allocation. Does the ND look like 21trillion has come there? No! Not even East West road has been completed till date. 70% of that money ended up in local and overseas bank accounts. 70% of that money wasn't used for it's intended purpose. The result is poor infrastructure in the subregion, and poor infrastructure means low productivity. We have the funds to finance an agriculture revolution that would put an end to importation of so many agric commodities we import, but the money we need to do this is domiciled in banks yielding interests that has no real economic impact. Elon Musk, Bill Gates etc. have most of their wealth tied to the value of their stocks, while most Nigerian rich people have billions in actual money lying in banks and doing nothing. Pension funds in bank accounts are in trillions, but they're not impacting the economy. We have the money to industrialize, bit we are not. We have the money to increase SME productivity, but we don't. If a man has billions and refuses to share it judiciously across his family they'd starve. |
Politics / Re: Germany And Nigeria Population In 1980 Compared To Now by savcy(m): 3:42pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
dreamxhaser: I beg to differ. Using data from the last general election, it would be overreaching to assume we're even more than 150m. 90m registered voters (which by the way consist of even deceased persons, I know this personally), and yet, under 25 million votes cast in one of the most keenly contested election since 1993. During an ARISETV post-election show a comparative analysis was done to display the efficacy of the BVAS, and I saw where some PUs in Delta State, which used to record 60k plus votes pre-2023 having less than 5k votes in the 2023 general election. Factor in the massive underage voting that occasions our election and you understand the point. Reading comments thus far, I cringe at how Nigerians underestimate the type of politicians we have and how far they're willing to go to have a political advantage. Our population is terribly overbloated, especially down South. In fact, especially down South, we're soon going to experience a population decline due to urbanization. |
Politics / Re: Send NYSC DG To Prison - Enugu Governor Mbah Begs Court by savcy(m): 1:42pm On Jun 23, 2023 |
Joker. The tribunal is currently sitting and will need to cross examine every evidence, and the defendant is obligated by law to provide them. Sorry Mr. Mbah, but the courts cannot help you grant authenticity to an obvious fake certificate. You're in no-man's-land. 8 Likes |
Politics / Re: Plateau House Of Assembly Approves N15bn Loan For Gov. Caleb Mutfwang by savcy(m): 7:41am On Jun 23, 2023 |
N11b to pay salary arrears and for agriculture. One chance governor leleyi. How much is the wage bill of the entire civil service to warrant borrowing N11b? 2 Likes |
Politics / Re: DMO Worries Over Low Revenue As Nigeria’s Debt Nears N81tn by savcy(m): 7:30am On Jun 23, 2023 |
The debt is a cause of concern. I hope this new administration diversifies and expands our tax net. I'm still waiting to see their agric policy direction, because any serious government aiming to diversify would take agriculture very seriously. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Debris Field Discovered In Search For Missing Titanic Submersible by savcy(m): 9:58pm On Jun 22, 2023 |
My God, what on earth must have happened to such a high-tech vessel? It's just so depressing that help is searching for them, yet they cannot be found. Perhaps an animal got them. What kind of animal at that depth? Bugs my mind. Chai. |
Politics / Re: RMAFC Approves 114% Salary Increase For Tinubu, Shettima, Govs, Others by savcy(m): 3:30pm On Jun 21, 2023 |
We expect same level of generosity with the NLC-FG minimum wage negotiations. At least N70k minimum wage is expected. 173 Likes 10 Shares |
Politics / Re: You’re A Disappointment – Oba Of Benin Tackles Buhari’s Minister, Agba by savcy(m): 9:17am On Jun 21, 2023 |
Senators and ministers never fulfill their obligation of developing their states or regions. Especially Senators who actually receive funds specifically for this task. At least Amaechi ran the new train tracks through PH. Serious work is currently ongoing there. 29 Likes 3 Shares |
Politics / Re: Tinubu Returns NEMA, NAHCON To VP's Office by savcy(m): 7:07pm On Jun 20, 2023 |
Commendable. For the first time since Y'ardua, I can actually hope for a better tomorrow. Buhari made us wake to bad news every single fortnight. 256 Likes 15 Shares |
Family / Re: My Husband Wants Us To Relocate To The Village by savcy(m): 4:38pm On Jun 20, 2023 |
This is the exact decision my late dad took months before he sadly passed on. I remember how scared I was at the prospect of living life in the village. In my case, I knew we weren't going to be there for too long, because my dad was a hard-working man, and he was a senior fire and safety officer before he was maliciously retrenched. But the fear was palpable in my family. Marriage, for me, is too sacred a thing to begin to suggest anything that potentially compromises it. He's your husband, and you made the conscious decision to spend the rest of your life with him. Painful as it may be, it's for better or for worse. So you have to leave with him. Give him that honour, and when you arrive there be the brains of the house. Kickstart a plan to return to the city, and find anything right you can do to actualise that plan. If there's a will, a way pops up. It's a rule of life that never fails. Sad what men turn out to be these days. Your husband has no right to unilaterally take that decision, but be kind to him. He will one day remember your acts of kindness and reward you. If you have anyone you can speak to that could speak to him, please do well to explore that option. Although, from your description of him that may likely be fruitless. But give it shot anywho. I feel sorry for you , because I have been there. |
Politics / Re: Meet The Newly Appointed Customs Comptroller From Kwara State, by savcy(m): 11:43am On Jun 20, 2023 |
Praxis758: And who cares? We want a functional country, and any other agenda is tertiary. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Use Of Power: Sen Shehu Sani Callout On Former President Gen Buhari Rtd by savcy(m): 11:26am On Jun 20, 2023 |
Buhari's government was epically docile and lifeless. The country was compelled into an abrupt lull state the day he set foot in Aso rock. Tueh. |
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